Adult pitch range from 100 – 110 yd in length and 70 – 80 yds. in width. A rectangular goal is in the middle of each goal line. A goal consists of two goal posts and a cross bar. Posts are 8 yds. apart. The posts are 8ft high. Nets are placed behind each goal and are attached to the posts and cross bars. The penalty box (goal keeper’s area) is a box in front of each goal and is 18 yds in length and width. There is a 6 yd box within the 18 yd box in front of the goal, this is where a goal kick is taken. A goal kick is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line off an opposing player from the opposite team to the goal keeper in that goal. If it comes of any player including the goal keeper who are defending that particular goal then a corner kick is awarded. A corner kick is a free kick taken from the edge of the goal line within the D around the corner flag. There is a penalty spot in the centre of the goal, 12 yds out. In the centre of the pitch is the centre circle this is where the game kicks off at the start of each half and after every goal. A referee insures the rules are abided with. He awards free kicks (when a player commits a foul), penalty kicks for a foul within the penalty area of the opposing team, corner kicks and throw ins. Linesman stand on opposing side lines and assist the referee in decisions including offside and which teams throw in it is. They can advise the referee on any decision, however the referee has the final say.